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Starling Bank: Kite Childrens Account reviews

Name: Kite Childrens Account
Rating: 4.93 (3121 reviews)

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4.93

Based on 3,121 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Jan 2026

100% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

96%

Latest highest rating:

5

Kite is very valuable. Other banks charge a monthly fee for similar products but this is not only free to use but is ridiculously easy to use. The app is intuitive, fast and... Read more Reviewed on: 22nd January 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Software not working properly In spite of several calls to Customer Service, both my children's accounts are still not up and running properly which has wasted an enormous amount o... Read more Reviewed on: 25th April 2024

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About this product

Financial literacy starts from an early age, which is why Starling offers its childrens Kite card from the age of 6 to 16. Complete with a Kite debit card, dedicated app, and integration with an adult account, children can get spending savvy while adults set personalised safety controls. If you and your child have a Kite account, share your experiences below and leave a review.

Starling Bank Kite Childrens Account reviews (3121)

Review of the Starling Bank, Kite Childrens Account:

Just a superb bank compared to the competition

I love the fact that one debit card serves two purposes as a Euro card and as a sterling card. Not only that, but the card knows which currency is which, unlike, say, Google pay. Reviewed on: 10th February 2022

Excellent

My daughter loves this it’s great and easy this was not the first one we tried but it is definitely the best one my son will be on it soon Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Brilliant service

Easy to use, smoothest way to deal with pocket money issues Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

easy and friendly

Such a responsive, helpful bank. Love the ability to share this with my kids Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Easy, secure and child friendly banking

Great for kids’ first accounts; easy to set up and use. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent service . Very easy to use

Life changing for the way I can ensure payment to my young son for his pocket money needs and he doesn’t have to carry cash . Very easy to use . Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Fantastic product for kids

Starling Kite is really easy to set up and use. I can move money in and out my child’s account easily and he loves having his own card. Great way to promote financial independence! Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Love it

It’s a great bank accounts I love it I can keep an eye on what my children are spending & where they’re spending it has a family we love it. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

The best banking app ever

Every thing is easily laid out and so easy to use Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Excellent for children

So easy to use best thing I ever got for my son. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

Simple banking for young and old.

We set up spaces for our four children. They love knowing what they’ve got/not got. It helps them evaluate whether a purchase is worthwhile or not. Reviewed on: 16th March 2023

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